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[Prime] Etymotic Research ER20XS Earplugs $21.20 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU

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Similar deal to https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/851651 but slightly cheaper.

Etymotic Research ER20XS High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem

Already bought 2 as part of the last deal but this came up again on my recommended at a better price.

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  • Wiadro on 16/07/2024 - 13:46

    Any good for snoring

    • tony2shanks on 16/07/2024 - 13:48

      Not recommended for sleeping

    • lightanchor on 16/07/2024 - 13:49
      +2

      I wouldn't recommend these for sleeping as they're kinda long and have hard plastic. Great for music festivals though.. preserves most of the music clarity.
      I use Howard Leight by Honeywell Laser Lite for sleeping.

      • Wiadro on 16/07/2024 - 13:53
        +1

        They look comfy

        https://amzn.asia/d/0inr7vyO

        • lightanchor on 16/07/2024 - 13:55

          haha! But no, the foam EARPLUGS have been great.

        • marcozmitch on 16/07/2024 - 14:30
          -3

          They work but have like sharp or uncomfortable edges or sides, don't recommend.

          • Lps on 16/07/2024 - 16:29
            +1

            @marcozmitch: Unfortunately no-one seems to care about your discomfort. And you're not the only one with sore ears this week.

    • Chadlynx on 16/07/2024 - 13:49
      +1

      I'd recommend getting the highest NRR foam ones you can get.

  • SpeedRunnerLink on 16/07/2024 - 13:49

    Any good for air flights ?

    • lightanchor on 16/07/2024 - 13:51
      +2

      Also wouldn't recommend. Use noise cancelling earphones/headphones to drown out the drone and crying babies. If not, use foam earplugs.

    • snep on 16/07/2024 - 13:51
      +3

      No, these aren't designed to block as much noise as possible like you would want on a plane, but to moderately decrease the loudness of live music while retaining sound quality (so it doesn't sound muffled).

      I like Honeywell Laser Lites as a general foam earplug, they're cheap and comfy.

    • Carve2 on 16/07/2024 - 13:54
      +1

      Yes, they'll do a good job of reducing the overall level of noise. There are aircraft-specific earplugs that are designed to specifically knock down frequencies associated with engine & flight noise, as opposed to general reduction earplugs like these. If you do a lot of flying, you might want to get the specific ones.

      Keep in mind too that these aren't active noise-cancelling earbuds, so no batteries required.

      Not every ear suits the Christmas-tree design of these, and not everyone likes the feeling of these deep in their ears. But for this price, you should definitely try them out.

      • Carve2 on 16/07/2024 - 14:43
        +2

        I should say that noise on airplanes can be anywhere from around 65dB to 95dB (and probably higher on specific aircraft too). With only about 13dB of noise reduction on these Etymotics, they'll help drop the overall noise level, but it's what I'd consider "knocking the edge off". It's better than nothing, and certainly will still allow you to hear the cabin crew. But if you're looking for blissful silence, these won't do that.

        The other thing that a lot of people want on aircraft is pressure-regulation, and the Etymotics won't do that. Grab a set of Alpine Flyfit (~17dB noise reduction) that prevent pressure build up on the eardrum, and also are made of squishy material if you like to sleep with them in.

        Mack's FlightGuard have around 26dB of noise reduction, which is brilliant, along with the pressure reduction. However, they've got one of the most aggressively shaped tips you've probably ever seen. The materials are very soft but, depending on the size or shape of your ear canal, you might get some slight bunching of the material, which can be a bit uncomfortable & compromise the overall noise reduction.

        Again, given the cost of any of these versus hearing aids, cochlear implants, or living with tinnitus, I'd buy (and have bought) a whole heap of different options, try them all out, and work out which ones are your go-tos. I've also got a few sets of custom moulded earplugs, again for slightly different applications, and they cost a lot more for a much more comfortable & long-lasting set.

  • P1xellat3d on 16/07/2024 - 13:54

    Any good for attending a motorsports event (as a spectator)?

    • lightanchor on 16/07/2024 - 13:57

      Personally have never tried.. I want to hear all the exhaust notes. But if you have sensitive ears or have kids use earmuffs.

    • LurkMoar on 16/07/2024 - 13:58

      Designed to lower the frequencies of live music to a more tolerable level so not really optimal for this use case no.

    • Carve2 on 16/07/2024 - 14:01
      +2

      A bit the same as my comment above - these are good general-purpose noise reducing earbuds, so they're useful anywhere you want to reduce the overall level of noise.

      However, I think these are only rated at around 13dB of across-the-board noise reduction so, depending on the noise level at the motorsports event, they might not be strong enough. I've been at a range of different motorsports events, and you can easily get noise levels spiking above 100-110dB depending on the event & your distance to the noise. Taking 13dB off 100dB still puts you in a dangerous level of noise for your ears, if you're listening at that level for some time.

      I'd still recommend picking up a set of these (the price is excellent), but maybe grab some Class 4 (24dB) or higher rated ones too.

  • CoolHwip74 on 16/07/2024 - 13:58

    For airplanes, would these be better than generic foam ones from Bunnings?

  • arkdog on 16/07/2024 - 14:57

    I actually want to spend a bit more for music concerts - I noticed custom moulded ones are $600+
    What is inbetween this and custom moulds? or is anything in between a bit scam-ware?

    • downhillmtbr on 16/07/2024 - 15:27

      Nothing in between

    • delarue on 16/07/2024 - 16:36
      +1

      I’d recommend the Phonak serenity choice music ear plugs (~$70). They attenuate the sound to a comfortable level while keeping a pretty even sound profile.

      I’m a touring musician and wear these while playing or watching shows. They were recommended by my band mate who’s an audiologist. Customs are ideal if you spend a lot of time at shows, though I find these are good enough and not the end of the world if they get lost

      • arkdog on 16/07/2024 - 20:52
        +1

        Thanks mate - appreciate it!

  • illogicalerror on 16/07/2024 - 16:29

    The ones I got from Amazon last deal were old stock… really really old. Looked like they'd been sat on a shelf somewhere for years yellowing in the bag.

    Bought the other ones I use for gigs then, better for use but slightly more expensive
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Fidelity-Musicians-Technology-Prot…

    • BullishBuyer on 16/07/2024 - 18:15

      Say we got lucky and they're fresh, do you recommend the etymotic or the ones you linked?

      I see a lot of comments here using these for a long time, but amazon has 2k more reviews on the ones you linked.

      • illogicalerror on 16/07/2024 - 21:08
        +1

        I prefer the ones I linked. They have a higher reduction and are more comfortable. I used the Etys for years though and still like them.

        Obviously they're horses for courses. If you're at a very loud event for many hours it's still a good idea to take breaks.

  • fezwick on 16/07/2024 - 17:17
    +1

    I ride motorbikes, use and recommend 3M plugs. Office works sell them individually
    https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/3m-reusabl… I remove the cord (just pull it out) as the sound of them rubbing on the helmet is annoying. Note more economical to by in box of 100 from safety shop. comfortable enough to sleep in

    • Carve2 on 17/07/2024 - 12:46

      I quite like these as an alternative to those 3M, particularly in bulk: https://www.earjobs.com.au/collections/reusable-ear-plugs-fo…, works out to be about $3.62 per pair (although you're right, you can buy the 3M ones for even less in bulk), and the cord is designed to come off, with the stem left to make them easier to remove. Part of my preference is the reduction in overall packaging with the Moldex models.

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